Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Natural Fiber, Wicker, Rattan
19th Century British Regency Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
Early 20th Century British Regency Loveseats
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American George I Loveseats
Fabric, Cotton, Mahogany, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Iron
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century French Rococo Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loveseats
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
1950s American Vintage Loveseats
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Gold Leaf
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Chrome
19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Iron
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Iron
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Loveseats
Gold
20th Century American Mission Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Loveseats
Willow, Twig
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
Antique, New and Vintage Loveseats
Antique and vintage loveseats are functional and totally charming furniture in homes large and small these days. They first appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries, though they were not yet known by this endearing term.
These petite, two-seat sofas were originally intended to comfortably sit a woman clad in what were the era’s large and elaborate dresses — ornate hooped garments with copious folds of fabric, embroidery and lace. However, because the original seats featured just enough space for two, they quickly became popular for couples that were courting. Loveseats meant that the couples could engage in close conversation, but furniture makers ensured that there was enough space between sitters to prioritize modesty.
In the early days of loveseats, the furnishings were minimalist in appearance and could often be found in an s-shape, with the two sides facing each other. The spare seating was initially little more than a wooden bench, as loveseats weren’t yet upholstered or cushioned. Design of the seating evolved over time, and this wide chair was eventually padded and tufted for comfort. During the 1800s, loveseats were a luxurious addition to the homes of the wealthy, and even today, antique 19th-century loveseats are still quite alluring. In any lavishly decorated parlor of the Victorian era, you might find a pair of partygoers tucked into a particularly plush iteration of these cozy perches, one boasting arched crests of carved mahogany over its sculpted seats, with front cabriole legs resolving in paw feet.
In modern homes, loveseats — even antique Victorian loveseats — pair well with oversize sofas or are ideal replacements for sofas, particularly if you’re working on organizing and furnishing a smaller space. A loveseat is a stylish addition to a home library or a reading nook and can easily be situated at the foot of the bed in your bedroom. In the living room, you may wish to position your vintage loveseat and couch around a central focal point, such as a distinguishing architectural feature or a fireplace. But be sure to leave some walking room between your seating and any nearby coffee tables or side tables. Allow for around two feet for guests to pass between a couch and chair or loveseat and at least a foot between a loveseat and coffee table.
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